21. When is International Day to Protect Education from Attack observed?
[A] September 9
[B] September 10
[C] September 11
[D] September 12
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Correct Answer: A [September 9]
Notes:
September 9 of every year is observed as International Day to Protect Education from Attack.
United Nations General Assembly decided to observe this day to create awareness about the plight of millions of children living in countries affected by conflict. Children’s right to education cannot be safeguarded in conflict areas without education being protected. UNESCO and UNICEF will facilitate to observe this day.
22. By how much percentage, India’s Defence exports has increased from 2016-17 to 2018-19?
[A] 100%
[B] 300%
[C] 500%
[D] 700%
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Correct Answer: D [700%]
Notes:
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat has stated that India’s Defence exports has grown by 700% from Rs 1521 crore in 2016-17 to Rs 10,745 crore in 2018-19.
Also, as of 2019, India is ranked 19th in the list of top Defence exporters in the world, which is an all-time high rank ever featured by India.
23. “Ranking of States on Support to Start-up Ecosystems” is released by which Ministry?
[A] Ministry of MSME
[B] Ministry of Finance
[C] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[D] Ministry of Electronics and IT
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Commerce and Industry]
Notes:
The Results of the 2nd edition of “Ranking of States on Support to Start-up Ecosystems – 2019” was released by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
The ranking exercise has been carried out by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). The ranking frame work has 7 broad reform areas, consisting of 30 action points. In this ranking exercise, 22 States and 3 Union Territories participated.
24. Which Indian state has been ranked as the best performer in the States’ Start-up Ranking Framework 2019 of DPIIT?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Gujarat
[C] Kerala
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Gujarat]
Notes:
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has recently released the States’ Start-up Ranking Framework 2019.
As per the ranking, Gujarat has been named as the best performer among states and Andaman & Nicobar Islands has been named as the best performer in the category of Union Territory. Karnataka and Kerala emerged as the Top performers. The framework is based on 7 broad reform areas.
25. The Prime Minister has inaugurated 1.75 lakh houses built under PMAY (G) and released ‘Griha Pravesham’ plaque in which state?
[A] Assam
[B] Bihar
[C] Gujarat
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: D [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently inaugurated 1.75 lakh houses built under Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin in over 12000 villages in Madhya Pradesh.
The Prime Minister also released the ‘Griha Pravesham’ plaque to mark the occasion. The 1.75 lakh houses are a part of the total of 18 lakh houses constructed across the country under the scheme. The work has also been completed in 35 to 40 days, instead of the usual time of 125 days.
26. Prime Minister of India has inaugurated three petroleum projects recently, located in which state?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Bihar
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: C [Bihar]
Notes:
Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi has recently dedicated three petroleum projects at Bihar to the nation.
Indian Oil’s 193 km long Durgapur-Banka section of the Paradip-Haldia-Durgapur LPG pipeline, Indian Oil’s Cooking gas bottling plant at Banka and HPCL’s LPG bottling plant at Harsidh are the three projects at Bihar which have been inaugurated by the Prime Minister.
27. Which social media giant has partnered with Coursera to launch Social Media Marketing Professional Certificate?
[A] Twitter
[B] Facebook
[C] TikTok
[D] WeChat
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Correct Answer: B [Facebook]
Notes:
Social media Major Facebook has partnered with the leading edu-tech platform Coursera, to launch Social Media Marketing Professional Certificate.
As per a joint official release of the two companies, under the five-course program, learners are trained in social media marketing including Creating impactful content, Protecting user data. The learners are made ready for related jobs with top employers.
28. Which country has banned Chinese goods after naming them products of “Forced Labour’?
[A] India
[B] United States
[C] Russia
[D] United Kingdom
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Correct Answer: B [United States]
Notes:
The United States has recently banned eight Chinese goods including cotton, hair products, computer components and some textiles from China’s Xinjiang province.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) of the U.S has stated that the products are produced using ‘Forced labour’. It also alleges that China weakens American workers and businesses by trying to import these goods into the U.S.
29. Which Indian state/UT has launched “Backyard Horticulture” under CAPEX scheme?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Sikkim
[C] Jammu and Kashmir
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Jammu and Kashmir]
Notes:
The Horticulture Department of the Jammu and Kashmir has launched the Flagship programme ‘Backyard Horticulture’ under CAPEX scheme.
The programme aims to promote organic fruit production for home consumption. Under the programme, three fruit plants will be distributed among the farmers at 90% subsidy. It increases self-sustenance and also preserves environment.
30. What is the theme of ‘International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer’ (World Ozone Day) 2020?
[A] Ozone for Life
[B] Ozone and Covid-19
[C] Ozone defending Humans
[D] The Hole
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Correct Answer: A [Ozone for Life]
Notes:
World Ozone Day or ‘International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer’ is observed on September 16 all over the world.
Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer was adopted and signed by 28 countries, on 22 March 1985. The theme of this year is ‘Ozone for Life’. This year also marks the 35th year of the Vienna Convention and 35 years of global ozone layer protection.